Complicated Labor: Older Child
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Inducing Labor
Asked by M.L. from New York
on March 11, 2010
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I have a 3 1/2 year old son and a two year old daugher and I am expecting my third at the end of April. My dr. mentioned that some women opt to induced labor after th...
Inducing Labor
Asked by K.B. from Austin
on September 4, 2010
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My doctor has suggested that if I am at 39 weeks and everything looks good she can schedule a time for her to induce labor. Normally I would never consider this but I ...
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- I recently had a baby and my doctor says you can not induce unless your body is ready or you are going to end up in a c section anyway. Your cervic has to be soft and ...
- There are things you can do that will bring on labor IF you are ready..but won't have a negative effect if you aren't. When I was pregnant with my 2nd daughter...and ...
- Well, induction carries a lot of risk, such as fetal distress and cesarean section. http://pregnancy.about.com/od/laborbirth/a/avoidcesarean.htm If your body isn't...
Breech Baby
Asked by S.J. from Minneapolis
on April 2, 2009
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Hi All, I am in my 35 weeks of pregnancy and recently learned thru ultrasound that my baby is in breech position. My doctor suggested to do a version where she will at...
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- I had a version at 36 weeks with my second son. It was painful (just imagine how hard they have to push on your stretched out belly to turn the baby) but it worked and...
- My 3rd baby was breech at 36 weeks. I was so worried about it, I didn't want a C-section. I received a lot of advice from moms whose breech babies turned...so I was ...
- Acupuncture. It worked to induce my labor. My cousin used it and her water broke right there! I have heard it works wonders and immediately for turning breech babies.
When Did You Go into Labor with Your First Born?
Asked by E.R. from Los Angeles
on March 25, 2011
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I will be 40 Weeks tomorrow and no sign of labor just yet. I haven't even started to dilate! I have a feeling I might go two weeks over! All my friends that were preg...
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- I went into my prenatal appointment on my edd at 40 weeks exactly, disappointed as heck not to be in labor already, went and ate double breakfasts at our favorite "sin...
- 1 week early with my first born. My son was c-section... so well that was at 38 weeks. My friend was 1 week late. Had to be induced.
- I never went into labor on my own. I was induced two days after my due date. Even then it took a long time for me to fully dilated. I guess my baby just didn't want to...
Older Child Present for Labor/delivery...
Asked by A.G. from Provo
on January 31, 2012
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I really hesitate asking this question...because I know some people have very strong opinions on the matter (mine has actually changed somewhat over the years). Anywa...
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- You have really thought about this alot. You know your daughter best. Ask HER what she would like. I personally feel that we spend way too many years "shielding" our ...
- My neice and nephew came to my son's birth. They LOVED it. Nothing went badly. Someone was there to watch them 100% of the time. I think this is pretty key. My ...
- It's not something I would do, but I don't see anything wrong with it. My kids would be mortified, traumatized, scarred for life! But that's the kind of kids I have....
Advice on Preterm Labor
Asked by H.G. from Kansas City
on January 16, 2009
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I am not quite 34 weeks pregnant and was put on strict bedrest this afternoon after the Dr. discovered that I have dilated to a 3 and am 50% effaced. As long as I'm l...
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- I was actually not due till the end of March. I was a full time worker and mother of a very active 4 year old, when I was put on bedrest at the end of January. I'd be...
- I echo all the other moms' responses. Your womb is the safest place for that baby. Every day you stay pregnant is an accomplishment. Just think of it this way: your...
- Hi, H.. Yes, please listen to your doctor. I know that it is really hard when you have a little one running around. Is there anyone that can come in and help yo...
2Nd Time Labor
Asked by J.T. from Sheboygan
on October 26, 2010
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I'm pregnant with my 2nd baby (6 months along) and I have an 18 month old son. I'm just wondering, for you 2nd time moms, did you bring your first along? Do you think ...
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- I brought my three and a half year old son with as we don't have family close by either. It worked out fine. Since your son is fairly young and if your husband may n...
- i understand where you are coming from. my oldest was 4yrs at the time i had my second son. we had NO family close by 2+hrs one way was the closest. we lived 20 miles ...
- Definitely line up a sitter or friend to watch your son. Consider doing trial runs with a new babysitter now to build familiarity and trust. There will be no one to ca...
Allowing 7 Year Old to Join in Birth Experience
Asked by C.P. from Albany
on May 16, 2011
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Hello
I am 35 weeks pregnant and my 7 year old keeps telling me that he wants to be at the hospital to witness the birth of his sister. He has been asking for a few...
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- If he is asking and wanting to be a part of the process, then I don't see a problem with it. But, be absolutely sure that he understand everything that will happen pr...
- At 26 i experienced my friend giving birth and i was traumatized!!!! I think it could be a very overwhelming experience for a 7 yr old. But then again he may be too yo...
- My daughter had a home water birth 6 weeks ago. Her children, ages 10 and 7 were involved. They were fascinated. They were not frightened by their mothers cries and...
Inducing Labor by Rupturing My Membranes
Asked by V.W. from Minneapolis
on October 26, 2010
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At my 40 week appointment today I was told that I am 3 cm dilated and 90% effaced (At 36 weeks I was 2 cm dilated and 75%). My doctor stripped my membranes again (She ...
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- Sex, walking, and nipple stimulation are the only 3 things that I know of that have helped myself and friends finally go into labor in the 40-42nd week .... Do all 3, ...
- I was induced with all 3 of my kids and I LOVED it!! My kids are now 7, 3, and 5mos. They were all great experiences! The pitocin can be a bit rough when they first...
- I had my membranes stripped with my son 3 days before my due date and i actually had him on my due date. i went in to get induced with my daughter on my due date with ...
7 Year Old Present Duing Birth
Asked by J.N. from Portland
on August 9, 2010
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I have a 7 year old son who wants to be there when I give birth and my husband and I are fine with that as we are a very open family. I had a c section with my son so...
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- I also have a 7 yr old. When it neared the time my daughter was to be born, my thoughts were to let my son into the room with us so he could watch the birth. To prep...
- Hello - I think it's great that your son wants to be there. My only suggestion is to have a back up plan in place - a friend's house he can sleepover at, or a visit ...
- i think it's a wonderful idea. I asked all 3 of my kids if they wanted to be there with us when we have our new little boy alter this year, My kids are 10, 9 and 7, tw...
